On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:11:08 GMT, "dadiOH"
wrote:

wrote:
I know that boatbuilding subjects tools to much more wear than the
average homeowner gives his power tools but I now have:

Dead Craftsman sabre saw
Dead B&D sander
Dead B&D sabre saw
Dying B&D drill
Dying B&D cordless drill

I am sure I could get them replaced if not for free at least for
reduced price but it isnt really worth the effort as I am more limited
by time than money. Still, its a little annoying to suddenly have
your sander die in use. I know I could fix these tools if I wanted
but its just a matter of time and priority.

You might want to consider "industrial" grade tools (yes, B&D makes them
too). True, they cost more than "homeowner" grade but they die only
infrequently...

Industrial quality American tools are the answer.

Pick up a Milwaukee drill and a Makita in the other and note the
difference.

"They can take a f**king and keep on clucking."

I was given a Milwaukee Sawzall, broken. It cost $65 dollars to repair with
most of the money going to Milwaukee for a couple of replacement parts. It
took several weeks and the on/off switch is still an iffy thing.

But if you're saying that Milwaukee builds bigger muscles by being heavier
....

Roger

http://home.earthlink.net/~derbyrm

"P.C. Ford" wrote in message
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On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 16:11:08 GMT, "dadiOH"
wrote:

Industrial quality American tools are the answer.

Pick up a Milwaukee drill and a Makita in the other and note the
difference.

"They can take a f**king and keep on clucking."

On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 22:13:28 GMT, "Roger Derby"
wrote:

I was given a Milwaukee Sawzall, broken. It cost $65 dollars to repair with
most of the money going to Milwaukee for a couple of replacement parts. It
took several weeks and the on/off switch is still an iffy thing.

Let's see here, you take a disused tool, attempt to repair it
yourself, and then take your resultant lack of satisfaction as a
demonstration of the quality of the tool.

Right?

Could there be any logical errors here?

Actually, that was the bill from an outfit calling itself "Milwaukee Tool
Repair" in Louisville, KY. They were quite apologetic about the several
week delay and the high cost of parts. The firm has a good reputation
amongst the professional contractors in the area.

Logical errors are usually incorporated by the person constructing the
strawman.

Roger

http://home.earthlink.net/~derbyrm

"P.C. Ford" wrote in message
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On Thu, 17 Nov 2005 22:13:28 GMT, "Roger Derby"
wrote:

I was given a Milwaukee Sawzall, broken. It cost $65 dollars to repair
with
most of the money going to Milwaukee for a couple of replacement parts.
It
took several weeks and the on/off switch is still an iffy thing.

Let's see here, you take a disused tool, attempt to repair it
yourself, and then take your resultant lack of satisfaction as a
demonstration of the quality of the tool.

Right?

Could there be any logical errors here?